Fall 2017

Domestic Graduate Orientation

The Graduate Boot Camp and Orientation consists of several workshops and seminars to prepare you to begin graduate school. You will receive detailed information about all the events that take place upon your arrival on Monday, August 21.

Orientation is a required program and serves as your formal introduction to all that LIM has to offer. We encourage you to ask lots of questions, actively participate, become acquainted with new friends, and learn what will be expected of you as a member of the LIM community.

NSO Highlights

A panel discussion that will provide the inside scoop on academics, involvement, and life at LIM.

Presentations and opportunities to interact with faculty and staff will allow you to learn more about the many campus resources available to assist in your success.

Academic and faculty advisors will inform you about your area of study and departmental expectations.They will also help you register for classes while you are here! (by appointment only) Please email mpsfollowup@limcollege.edu to schedule an appointment during orientation.

Time with your Orientation cohort will help you to make lifelong friends.

Get social and share your experience with us and your family via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat (limcollege)!

The Office of Student Life looks forward to hearing from you and seeing you at NSO. If you have any questions or concerns please call the Office of Student Life at 646.388.8429 or email us at orientation@limcollege.edu.

International Graduate Orientation

Congratulations on your acceptance and decision to attend LIM College!

International Student Orientation (ISO) will begin on Monday, August 21, 2017 and run thru Friday, August 25, 2017.

This program is the official welcome for all students entering the LIM College community. A Mandatory Check-in will take place during International Student Orientation (ISO). The Graduate Boot Camp and Orientation consists of several workshops and seminars to prepare you to begin graduate school. You will receive detailed information about all the events that take place upon your arrival on Monday, August 21.

The New Student Orientation Program has a component specifically geared towards our international students. The program, in its entirety, is offered by the Division of Student Affairs in cooperation with many other LIM offices. The program includes various mandatory educational sessions and social activities to prepare international students to adjust to life at LIM, life in New York City, and life in the United States.

All international students should plan to arrive in New York City by Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the latest. The program will begin on Monday, August 21, 2017 in the Townhouse FashionOpolis Center (LIM College, 12 East 53rd Street (between Madison and Fifth Aves).

Please note that International Students are REQUIRED to attend International Student Orientation (ISO) on August 21-25. Students must make sure they have entered the United States by the start of ISO.

Mandatory New Student Check-In

Federal regulations require that newly-admitted international F-1 students must report to the Office of International Student Services (iss@limcollege.edu) at the time of Graduate ISO to confirm their arrival on LIM's campus for required government reporting and to understand important immigration regulations and procedures required of F-1 students.

During the Mandatory New Student Check-in:

You will meet Kate Levy, Coordinator of International Student Services

You can ask questions about International Student Orientation and travel documents